PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Still Unbroken. Rob Calhoun is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Henderson
vs
Calhoun

185 cm
26
207 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

195 cm
26
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calhoun lands with a good body shot.
Calhoun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Henderson is able to avoid easily.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Calhoun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Calhoun gets slowly back to his feet.
Calhoun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Calhoun.
Calhoun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Calhoun throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Calhoun misses the shot to the body.
Calhoun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calhoun lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Calhoun shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Will Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Calhoun.
Henderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calhoun lands with a right hand.
Calhoun shoots and misses

and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown. Calhoun fights it but they end up in guard.

Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Calhoun is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Calhoun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calhoun manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Calhoun's guard.

Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Calhoun's guard.

Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calhoun sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Calhoun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
Calhoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson prevents Calhoun from improving his position.

Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calhoun has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Calhoun is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold.

Henderson is looking for a kimura here.

Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Henderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Henderson walks into a stiff left hand from Calhoun.
Calhoun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rob Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calhoun throws a big shot that misses.
Calhoun lands a nice hook to Henderson's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Calhoun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Calhoun lands a nice hook to Henderson's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Calhoun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Calhoun looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Calhoun with a poor takedown

and Henderson counters with a single leg into guard. Calhoun didn't expect that.

Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calhoun is keeping the position for now.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Calhoun is keeping the position.

Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson passes Calhoun's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Calhoun is defending well.

Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calhoun has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Calhoun wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.

Henderson is looking for a kimura but Calhoun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Calhoun won't allow it.

Henderson is looking for a kimura but Calhoun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Henderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Calhoun thows a leg kick but Henderson checks it

and Henderson counters with a takedown into side control.

Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Calhoun is defending well.

Henderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Henderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Calhoun is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Henderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson in side control, throwing shots but Calhoun defends.
Henderson advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Henderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Calhoun to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Calhoun shrugs it off.
Calhoun blocking the ground and pound.
Rob Calhoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Henderson looking to secure an arm triangle but Calhoun defends it well.

Henderson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Calhoun has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calhoun holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Henderson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Calhoun is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Henderson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Will Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Henderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Calhoun tries to reverse the position but Henderson maintains control.

Henderson has hold of Calhoun's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Calhoun manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Calhoun blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Henderson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Calhoun is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Henderson!